Well, to be fair, there are really MORE than three important skills needed for reading. But these three really do build a solid foundation for early {or emerging} readers. As a matter of fact, many of the struggling readers I’ve worked with {we’re talking 2nd-5th graders} struggle with one or more of these important reading skills. *This ... Read More about 3 Important Skills Needed for Reading| This Reading Mama
When it comes to teaching reading and spelling, there are three terms that are used often: phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics. But what do they mean? How are they the same? How are they different? Do I really need to know the difference? How do you teach each one? Such great questions! Let’s explore ... Read More about Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, & Phonics| This Reading Mama
It’s time for a FREE Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Assessment! Note: This is a subscriber freebie. Note: Library members have access more assessments, including some for phonics, spelling, and fluency. NOTE: Once subscribed, an email will be sent to your inbox. The email contains the link and password to the subscriber freebie page where you’ll ... Read More about Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Assessment| This Reading Mama
Phonology within Structured Literacy refers to the sounds we hear in spoken words. Be sure to follow along with our What is Structured Literacy? blog series! Split into two categories, phonology covers: 1- phonological awareness – the awareness of bigger sounds in words like whole words in sentences, rhyming words, and counting syllables. 2- phonemic ... Read More about Phonology Within Structured Literacy| This Reading Mama
